shrills 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of shrill
as in screams
to cry out loudly and emotionally the mud-splattered bystanders were shrilling with outrage at the inconsiderate motorist

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shrills

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noun

plural of shrill

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Recent Examples of shrills
Noun
The shrieks and shrills filled the room. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Verb
  • Violet Florence Floral Throw Pillow A few extra throw pillows are a must during the fall season—and nothing screams autumn like botanical accents.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Focusing solely on the weak link generated screams that delighted the whole pack of friends and family.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Trains are drowning out the coach’s voice, the wind squeals in my hearing aids.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Shrills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrills. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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